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Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub

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A red cushioned swing chair in a covered area with a view of a forested stream.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a garage, and a covered front porch.
A residential property with a garage, a covered porch, and a driveway leading to a house with a stone facade.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, and a dining area with green chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Grandfather Mountain State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Downstairs: Bedroom #5

3 Single Beds

Downstairs Basement Futon

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Guest House: Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Guest House: Bedroom #7

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest House Pull-out

1 Double Futon

Main Level: Bedroom #1 Master

1 King Bed

Main Level: Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Main Level: Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs: Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House: Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level: Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Master: Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain and The Blowing Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub?

As of 25 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub on 26 Oct, 2026 start from S$2,685, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfalls in your Backyard on Watauga River with Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Watauga River and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Linville River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was so relaxing and the perfect family gathering place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, spacious, beautiful, and perfect for our entire family. We loved our time in the mountains and couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for our extended family stay. We range from seniors to toddlers. This house met all our needs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Banner Elk, the house was nice and accommodated all 13 of us very well. The hostess was very nice and responded quickly. We would highly recommend this house, very nice . The kids enjoyed the hot tub and we had a fire at the fire pit to do smores...we enjoyed our stay....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and location was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
So happy we met expectations and you enjoyed your stay in Banner Elk! The location is "excellent" in our humble opinion, you are literally in between both Boone and Banner Elk, near all the High Country has to offer :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
So happy you guys had such a good time! We know having the guest house and the lower level living area was a big bonus for your big group! We love sharing our group rental near Banner Elk!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The surroundings were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
So happy you all enjoyed your Christmas stay and had a White Christmas! We know all the snow can make activities difficult! For anyone reading this, be prepared to get potentially snowed in!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property that allowed the entire family to stay in one place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
We love being such a multi-generational space for families. Multiple sleeping arrangements, multiple gathering areas, inside AND outside! We just work so well for extended families to all be under one roof! Thanks for pointing that out :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! The kids had places to explore on the property. Definetly plenty of room for large families. Very happy with the host and home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec, 2025
We love being the #1 option for multi-generational stays, it is really what sets us apart! Let the kids stay up late (or the parents for that matter!) So happy you were happy and had such a great stay at our Banner Elk vacation rental!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I truly had a wonderful and comfortable stay! It was such a heartfelt experience, and we can't wait to book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2025
So happy you had such a heart-felt stay in the mountains, it really is a magical spot with plenty of space - we do hope to see you guys again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location !

Great family vacation home! Plenty of room, good amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, and hearing the waterfall was so relaxing. We had 4 families, and with 8 adults and 9 kids it worked very well for us. The hot tub was clean and worked well, which was very fun for the kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Amazing views, wonderfully kept property, and great accommodations!! Thanks for a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. We eat out a lot but kitchen was very adequate for our needs. Everyone enjoyed weekend.
Enjoying local outing.
Fallings and yard near back deck.
Gold mining.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Vanice, we are confused why you would tell us what a great stay you had, that you are anxious to return with the family again, upload photos of your family and the property and then score us a 6 out of 10, which is pretty much an F-rating. An F-rating should be reserved for cabins with cleanliness issues or broken amenities or check-in issues or neighbor issues or mis-advertisements. None of which you had? No issue, no complaints, no calls or emails or requests? Do you just not know how ratings work or was this score just an accident because it is literally damaging to our business. This is so incredibly frustrating and hurtful. If I were to accidently leave a bad review, I would do everything in my power to reverse it and you have not responded with any explanation to try to make this make any sense.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good property and so close to the sugar mountain ski resort

Very good experience on this property me and my family enjoyed every single moment.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

House holds a lot of people very well and is surrounded by great views and beauty. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2024
We hope to see you again, and love that you felt like you had so much space inside AND outside River Falls!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here. We love this property. I love sitting on the deck and watching/listening to the stream. The hot tub area is great also. There is plenty of room for our large family. The house is very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Love seeing the same faces, its such a testament to this Watauga River Cabin Rental and its location! Less than 15 minutes to both Boone and Banner Elk, 5 minutes to two grocery stores, etc. Its just a super-easy, multi-generational banner Elk vacation rental! And we do try to keep her stocked well for guests and especially clean!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

Great location with beautiful views! Love waking up to the sound of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Property was clean & house well laid out for family needs

Excellent location for day trips & the house was great for our family. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home & Great Location

Home worked out perfectly for our family and was in a great location close to all the winter activities! Host was very helpful with any questions we had. Looking to hopefully rent again once we get dates aligned!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2025
So happy we were a perfect fit for your family, we truly are the best for multi-generational families with spaces to gather and be quiet and be loud all over :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was peaceful beautiful and tranquil

House great For large Families, Plenty of space, lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2024
We ARE great for large parties, multiple families and/or multi-generational visits! So happy you had plenty of space and kept busy making mountain memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location and wonderful house

Well equipped, beautiful views of waterfall! Great house, big enough for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away

We had a large group and were all comfortable. The house was close to everything we wanted to do and the amenities at the house were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Courteney, so happy that River Falls exceeded your expectations! Do plan your next trip soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Trip!

Our family had a wonderful time in Banner Elk! The home was convenient to area attractions, provided us with plenty of space and the kids had a blast in the hot tub. The home was clean and we hope to be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2022
Location, location, location and cleanliness, cleanliness, cleanliness for the win!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Family getaway

We needed a place to stay for our family to stay for our son’s graduation. The place was perfect! It had a lot of space both inside and out for our family to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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